The Gay UK December 2015 | Page 122

ADVICESEXUAL Hi there. It depends what you mean by “dirty”. Obviously proper preparation prior to undertaking sexual activity such as anal sex reduces the chances of embarrassing things occurring such as “shit dick”. This can be accomplished by proper douche technique or commercially available enemas. From a sexual health point of view, any sexual act is broadly safe so long as you or your partners do not have any STIs, if you do have any underlying STIs then get them treated. The best way to protect against these is to use condoms and to get regularly tested for STIs, at least every 3 months, this testing is available free at NHS sexual health clinics and some Terrence Higgins Trust offices. I would also recommend using condoms with a good water-based lubricant, again these are available free form Terrence Higgins Trust. Jose Perez de la Cruz, BPubHtlth, Public Health Practitioner THE SEX CLINIC I'm a little worried about being "dirty" down there during sex. Is there anything I can do that's safe? Got a sexual health question? Visit our special microsite at www.sex.thegayuk.com THIS PAGE SHOULD NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF A VISIT TO YOUR GP, A&E OR A SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC. INFORMATION PRINTED HERE IS FOR EXAMPLE ONLY. IF CONCERNED FOR YOUR HEALTH MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 122 THEGAYUK | ISSUE 17 | DEC 2015